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Thanks for the replies guys! So, the kitchen remodelling starts soon. I just need to make sure nothing extra needs to be wired in to account for the induction hob, but it sounds like it'll be ok to simply add the hob to the existing cooker supply, based on combined loads of the two appliances

I'm looking to replace my double oven and gas hob. I plan to replace it with a new Bosch double oven and a Bosch induction hob. My oven currently has it's own switch (with a socket) and 32a breaker in the consumer unit. Can both oven and induction hob run off this? I cannot find any...

Ok, so my kitchen diner was tiled a few months ago. About 25sqm. The grout used was Ultracolour Mapei Black. The efflorescence is becoming intolerable. I'd say 30% of the grout, and there's a lot of it, now has that white salty crystal markings. What looked like a lovely floor now looks...

I've recently built a small office at home with built in shelving above the desk. I would like to add some lighting to the underside of the bottom shelf, but am unsure how best to do it. The room currently has a single pendant light and a single light switch. Ideally, I would like to make the...

Hi all, I live in an old house (1796) and attached to it is an old store/cupboard. It is effectively another brick outhouse up against the house. 3.5ft wide, 16ft deep. The problem is that it is hugely humid/damp in there. The moisture is incredible. I believe it has no damp course. I left...

Another helpful reply, thank you. Interestingly, this took a change of course last night. I had originally asked a local firm to do the work. They did a superb job on next door's attic conversion, and I asked them to remove an internal post and lay some oak flooring in two rooms. I was...

This is why I went to rated people, and this person had 30-odd positive recommendations. However, that all important certification appears to be missing! It's odd because he did talk about certifying the work when it's done and submitting to building control etc. Anyway, I'm sure I know...

Righto! Well it's confirmed my doubts about the current guy so I'll put the stoppers on that. I'll see if I can get some recommendations. Thanks for your time :)

Ok, thanks John. So, in my situation, what would you do?

Rated people, as previously mentioned. I appreciate this is probably not enough to go on. I have doubts, which is exactly why I'm here seeking advice.

I appreciate this reply! It's very helpful. I'm fairly new to the area and thus don't have that network of contacts to refer this info. Hence my search. What if I chose someone who is already registered with NICEIC, for example, as I understand work by registered members is insured by the...

Many thanks for that. The contractor I've appointed advised he adheres to chapter 17 and what not, and that he is going through the NICEIC process. However, he's not on their website. Due to his numerous positive ratings I was keen to use him, but I now wonder if this is the right thing...

My apologies for not being clear. I will not be doing any of this myself! The electrician will be doing all of this work.

Hi all, I'm looking to appoint an electrician, but have no idea what qualifications or affiliations I need to be looking for, if any. In a nutshell, I'll be running power from the main CU, outside with armoured cable and to the garage at the other end of the garden. A small CU in the...

Many thanks for the replies gents. I've now got some ideas to work with.

I have three sleeper-like pieces of oak, which I'm going to use as a fire surround. However, I'm unsure how to affix these to the wall. The two uprights will need securing to the wall, and the top securing to the wall and/or uprights. Any ideas? It will look similar to this...

Hi all. My first post here so be gentle! I'm looking to tile the kitchen diner and porch floor (porch already tiled but I plan to replace so it all matches) I've lifted the carpet and there's chipboard underneath, although under that I assume there's concrete as the board feels absolutely...